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Recent Examples of zitThanks to this combo, the S.O.S Sulphur Paste can take down active zits and prevent new ones from popping up.—Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024 It's formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 Customer reviews are mixed; some say the Hydro-Stars help remove the gunk and excess oil from a zit, while others say the patches work better as a fashion accessory.—Morgan Smith,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024 Fast Nothing ruins our morning like waking up with a surprise zit.—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for zit
Give the water a handful of salt, and then bring to a boil on the stove.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 servings
3 cups water
1 stale loaf of bread
a generous fistful of fresh thyme sprigs
extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
salt
ground black pepper
Pour 3 cups of water into a small pot and bring to a boil on medium high.
Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules.
—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2024
These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
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